Michael McDowell on when retirement will come
On one hand, Michael McDowell didn’t win a race this season, in his first season with Spire Motorsports so that was a mission unaccomplished but there is also a privilege in that pressure that motivates him.For example, at 40-years-old, some in NASCAR would start pondering what comes after driving andContinue Reading
Young’s Motorsports expands NASCAR O’Reilly team, signs Ryan Ellis
Young’s Motorsports signed Ryan Ellis to drive the No. 02 Chevrolet for the team in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts season (rebranded Xfinity Series). The team already runs the No. 42 car full-time as well, with Leland Honeyman driving the car in 2024 before being replaced by Anthony Alfredo inContinue Reading
23XI, Front Row ask court for force full Penske, Hendrick deposition
In a Monday legal filing, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports is asking the Western District of North Carolina court to force Rick Hendrick and Roger Penske to subject themselves to a thorough deposition in advance of NASCAR putting them on the witness stand during the antitrust trial next month.TheContinue Reading
Ferrari compares maiden WEC Hypercar title to Le Mans wins
Ferrari says clinching its maiden Hypercar title in the World Endurance Championship gives it a “different satisfaction” to winning the Le Mans 24 Hours.The Prancing Horse swept both the drivers’ and the manufacturers’ championships after its three 499Ps finished third, fourth and fifth in the season-ending Bahrain 8 Hours.It marksContinue Reading
Did Piastri deserve penalty for Brazil GP clash? Our writers have their say
Oscar Piastri’s 10-second penalty for colliding with Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc at Turn 1 during the Brazil Grand Prix divided opinion in the Formula 1 paddock.While Piastri defended his actions, with both McLaren team boss Andrea Stella and Leclerc pointing to a portion of blame needing to fallContinue Reading
Tanak exit a “huge loss” for WRC, says championship leader Evans
Ott Tanak’s decision to step away from full-time rallying will be a “huge loss” for the World Rally Championship, reckons current points leader and former team-mate Elfyn Evans.Tanak announced plans to leave Hyundai at the end of the year and take a break from competing in the WRC just hoursContinue Reading
Jorge Martin targets latest MotoGP return at Valencia GP finale
World champion Jorge Martin will travel to Valencia this weekend in the hopes of returning to MotoGP action at the season finale there.The Aprilia star has been out since his first-lap accident at the Japanese Grand Prix in September. The resulting collarbone injury was the latest in a series ofContinue Reading
Martin plans latest MotoGP return at Valencia finale
World champion Jorge Martin will travel to Valencia this weekend in the hopes of returning to MotoGP action at the season finale there.The Aprilia star has been out since his first-lap accident at the Japanese Grand Prix in September. The resulting collarbone injury was the latest in a series ofContinue Reading
How Bezzecchi won the three-way MotoGP scrap at the Portuguese GP
Twenty-two riders made up the cast of the 2025 Portuguese Grand Prix. But if we’re honest, 19 of them were mere extras in the piece. The drama that played out at Portimao was all about the three lead players. Three men, each of whom brought his own unique quest toContinue Reading
McLaren signs De Palo amid driver academy shake-up
McLaren has signed the 2025 Formula Regional European runner-up Matteo De Palo to its driver development programme as part of an academy shake-up. The 18-year-old secured his best result since moving to single-seaters in 2023 by finishing second to FRECA champion Freddie Slater ahead of his graduation to Formula 3 withContinue Reading